With little more than a hammer, anvil and metal tongs that have been the tools of the trade for thousands of years, modern-day farriers demonstrated their craft recently for senior students at Assumption College School in Brantford, Ontario.
Competitors at the Canadian National Farriers Championship will be relying on skills and proficiency – despite the fact a good luck symbol is the main tool of their trade.
While farriers are dealing with the current economic storm, it’s clear that they are as concerned with the health of the horses they work with as with their own income.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.